Marking the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori exchanged congratulatory messages on Monday (November 2).

In his message, President Xi stated that China and Peru are comprehensive strategic partners. Over the past 55 years since diplomatic ties were forged, despite evolving international dynamics, bilateral relations have maintained sustained and sound development. Political mutual trust has progressively consolidated, pragmatic cooperation across diverse sectors has yielded fruitful outcomes, and traditional friendship between the two peoples has continued to deepen. He commended Peru for its long-standing adherence to the one-China principle.

President Xi noted that the bilateral Free Trade Agreement officially took effect on November 1. This milestone is expected to significantly upgrade the quality and capacity of China-Peru economic and trade cooperation, injecting fresh momentum into the sustained advancement of bilateral ties.

He added that China is eager to take the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties as a new starting point, working in close concert with President Keiko Fujimori to elevate bilateral relations to new heights and deliver greater tangible well-being to the peoples of both nations.

For her part, President Keiko Fujimori noted in her message that the two nations have forged an enduring bond anchored in mutual respect, friendship, and multifaceted cooperation. Bilateral ties continually draw strength from the long-standing traditional friendship between the two peoples, deepening and expanding under the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership.

She reaffirmed that Peru remains firmly committed to the one-China principle and expressed her country`s eagerness to further intensify political dialogue and practical cooperation with China across all fronts.

Source: Shishir, Alim, Akash | China Media Group (CMG)